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Memphis, Tennessee, police chief to serve in interim role under new mayor
11 months ago

Memphis, Tennessee, police chief to serve in interim role under new mayor

Associated Press  

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis police chief who was in charge when Tyre Nichols was fatally beaten by five officers will serve on an interim basis under a newly elected mayor, officials said Tuesday. The Memphis City Council had been set to vote Tuesday on whether to retain or replace Memphis Police Director Cerelyn “CJ” Davis, who has been under …

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City council committee recommends replacing Memphis police chief, 1 year after Tyre Nichols death
11 months, 2 weeks ago

City council committee recommends replacing Memphis police chief, 1 year after Tyre Nichols death

Associated Press  

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Memphis City Council committee voted Tuesday to replace police chief Cerelyn “CJ” Davis a year after the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols by five officers generated intense criticism of her department and led to a federal investigation into how it fights crime. The officers were part of a crime-suppression team called the Scorpion unit, which was …

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A judge blocks the release of additional footage of the beating death of Tyre Nichols
1 year, 9 months ago

A judge blocks the release of additional footage of the beating death of Tyre Nichols

NPR  

A judge blocks the release of additional footage of the beating death of Tyre Nichols Enlarge this image toggle caption Scott Olson/Getty Images Scott Olson/Getty Images A judge in Tennessee has blocked the release of some 20 hours of additional video and audio recordings of the beating death of Tyre Nichols by Memphis police officers in January. Sponsor Message Soon …

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5 Memphis officers plead not guilty in death of Tyre Nichols
1 year, 10 months ago

5 Memphis officers plead not guilty in death of Tyre Nichols

India Today  

Five former Memphis police officers pleaded not guilty Friday to second-degree murder and other charges in the violent arrest and death of Tyre Nichols, with his mother saying afterward that none of them would look her in the eye in court. https://t.co/nTbQxunsCE https://t.co/ICRbiMdF8O — ABC News January 28, 2023 At a news conference after the hearing, Nichols’ mother, RowVaughn Wells, …

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One month before Tyre Nichols arrest, activists made city council presentation over fears of violent traffic stops in Memphis
1 year, 10 months ago

One month before Tyre Nichols arrest, activists made city council presentation over fears of violent traffic stops in Memphis

CNN  

CNN — A month before Tyre Nichols’ arrest and death, activists and organizers gave a presentation at the Memphis City Council public safety committee hearing to highlight their concern about violent pretextual traffic stops in the city they say led to the death or injury of five people since 2013, video from the committee hearing shows. Activists with Decarcerate Memphis …

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Prosecutors will review all cases of the ex-officers charged in Tyre Nichols' death
1 year, 10 months ago

Prosecutors will review all cases of the ex-officers charged in Tyre Nichols' death

NPR  

Prosecutors will review all cases of the ex-officers charged in Tyre Nichols' death Enlarge this image toggle caption Memphis Police Department via AP Memphis Police Department via AP Tyre Nichols' death is putting Memphis police under scrutiny in more ways than one, as Tennessee prosecutors say they will conduct a review of all the cases handled by the five former …

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5 Memphis police officers charged in deadly beating of Tyre Nichols allegedly assaulted another man just three days before, federal lawsuit says
1 year, 10 months ago

5 Memphis police officers charged in deadly beating of Tyre Nichols allegedly assaulted another man just three days before, federal lawsuit says

CNN  

CNN — Five Memphis police officers charged in the deadly police beating of Tyre Nichols last month are accused of assaulting another young Black man just three days prior, according to a federal lawsuit filed Tuesday. Unknown to Mr. Harris at the time – the black masked assailants were members of the Scorpion Unit.” None of the officers identified themselves …

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Explained: How Tyre Nichols' death brings 'elite' police units under scrutiny
1 year, 10 months ago

Explained: How Tyre Nichols' death brings 'elite' police units under scrutiny

Firstpost  

A car with dark tinted windows circles the block a few times before swerving onto the sidewalk. The beating and death of Tyre Nichols by five former Memphis police officers who were members of an anti-crime task force has renewed scrutiny on such squads, which frequently wear street clothes and often are involved in a disproportionate number of violent incidents …

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Tyre Nichols beating raises scrutiny on 'elite' police units
1 year, 10 months ago

Tyre Nichols beating raises scrutiny on 'elite' police units

India Today  

A car with dark tinted windows circles the block a few times before swerving onto the sidewalk. READ | 3 officials fired for delayed patient assessment in Tyre Nichols case Police department leaders across the country bill the specialty squads as “elite” units of officers sent into neighborhoods as a direct response to an increase in specific crimes, often arguing …

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Explained: The Tyre Nichols assault case and its aftermath
1 year, 10 months ago

Explained: The Tyre Nichols assault case and its aftermath

The Hindu  

The story so far: The death of a 29-year-old Black man in Tennessee due to police brutality has sparked outrage and calls for justice across the U.S. after a graphic video depicting the violent incident was released last week. Chief Cerelyn Davis' remarks concerning Tyre Nicholshttps://t.co/74E2vBlwkHpic.twitter.com/RBYUgZGj88 — Memphis Police Dept January 26, 2023 A day later, video footage of the …

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Tyre Nichols case revives calls for change in police culture
1 year, 10 months ago

Tyre Nichols case revives calls for change in police culture

Associated Press  

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — An unarmed Black man dies after a videotaped beating by police. “I don’t know how much more cumulative Black death our community should have to pay to convince elected officials that the policing system isn’t broken — it’s working exactly as it was designed to, at the expense of Black life,” said Ash-Lee Woodard Henderson, co-executive director …

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Tyre Nichols case renews calls for changes to US policing
1 year, 10 months ago

Tyre Nichols case renews calls for changes to US policing

Al Jazeera  

Structural changes are desperately needed, advocates say, as the US deals with another case of fatal police violence. “Also we don’t want the people who are sworn to protect and serve us brutalising us for a simple traffic stop or any offence.” Five Black officers are now fired and charged with murder and other crimes in the January 10 death …

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3 fire personnel are terminated and 2 other Memphis officers were placed on leave over Tyre Nichols’ deadly beating, officials say
1 year, 10 months ago

3 fire personnel are terminated and 2 other Memphis officers were placed on leave over Tyre Nichols’ deadly beating, officials say

CNN  

Editor’s Note: This article contains graphic videos and descriptions of violence. One of the body-cam videos reveals Hemphill – at the site of the initial traffic stop – fired a Taser at Nichols and eventually said, “One of them prongs hit the bastard.” Later, Hemphill says to another officer: “I hope they stomp his ass.” That body-cam video does not …

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Memphis Police disbands Scorpion unit after Tyre Nichols's fatal beating as US protests grow
1 year, 10 months ago

Memphis Police disbands Scorpion unit after Tyre Nichols's fatal beating as US protests grow

India Today  

The police unit that included the five Memphis officers charged with the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols was disbanded as more protests took place in US cities. Memphis Police Director Cerelyn Davis described the officers’ actions as “heinous, reckless and inhumane,” and said that her department has been unable to substantiate the reckless driving allegation that prompted the stop. Biden …

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Pastor prays for peace after brutal beating of Tyre Nichols
1 year, 10 months ago

Pastor prays for peace after brutal beating of Tyre Nichols

Associated Press  

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The pastor at the Memphis church where Tyre Nichols ' family spoke from the pulpit urging peace after his brutal killing reiterated the call for calm Sunday following the release of video showing the fatal beating by police. Crump told “This Week” that Nichols’ case points to a systemic problem in how people of color are treated …

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Memphis police disband unit that fatally beat Tyre Nichols
1 year, 10 months ago

Memphis police disband unit that fatally beat Tyre Nichols

Associated Press  

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis police chief disbanded the city’s so-called Scorpion unit on Saturday, citing a “cloud of dishonor” from newly released video that showed some of its officers beating Tyre Nichols to death after stopping the Black motorist. Police Director Cerelyn “CJ” Davis acted a day after the harrowing video emerged, saying she listened to Nichols’ relatives, community …

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In US, Memphis police disband ‘Scorpion' unit involved in fatal beating of Tyre Nichols
1 year, 10 months ago

In US, Memphis police disband ‘Scorpion' unit involved in fatal beating of Tyre Nichols

Hindustan Times  

The Memphis police chief on Saturday disbanded the city's so-called Scorpion unit, citing a “cloud of dishonor” from newly released video that showed some of its officers beating Tyre Nichols to death after stopping the Black motorist. Police Director Cerelyn “CJ” Davis acted a day after the harrowing video emerged, saying she listened to Nichols' relatives, community leaders and uninvolved …

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Tyre Nichols: Memphis police shut down ‘Scorpion’ unit day after fatal beating video released to public
1 year, 10 months ago

Tyre Nichols: Memphis police shut down ‘Scorpion’ unit day after fatal beating video released to public

The Independent  

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Memphis disbands police unit linked to beating death of Tyre Nichols, as protests continue
1 year, 10 months ago

Memphis disbands police unit linked to beating death of Tyre Nichols, as protests continue

LA Times  

Demonstrators gather outside the White House on Friday for a protest over the death of Tyre Nichols. As sporadic crowds continued Saturday to protest the death of Tennessee motorist Tyre Nichols at the hands of law enforcement, the Memphis police chief said she would eliminate the specialized unit implicated in the beating. Cerelyn “CJ” Davis, the police chief, initially told …

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Memphis Police Dept. disbands unit whose officers beat Tyre Nichols to death
1 year, 10 months ago

Memphis Police Dept. disbands unit whose officers beat Tyre Nichols to death

LA Times  

This image from video released Friday by the city of Memphis, Tenn., shows Tyre Nichols during a brutal attack by five police officers on Jan. 7. The Memphis police chief on Saturday disbanded the city’s so-called Scorpion unit, citing a “cloud of dishonor” from newly released video that showed officers beating Tyre Nichols to death after a traffic stop. Police …

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After Tyre Nichols’ beating death, Memphis police ‘SCORPION’ unit under fire
1 year, 10 months ago

After Tyre Nichols’ beating death, Memphis police ‘SCORPION’ unit under fire

LA Times  

Early in 2022, the Memphis Police Department created a “SCORPION” unit — Street Crimes Operation to Restore Peace in Our Neighborhoods — a specialized group of four roving 10-person teams that use data to target high-crime neighborhoods. At the top of his plan: Increase funding to the Memphis Police Department, give raises and bonuses to officers, and continue the usage …

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What you need to know about the Tyre Nichols killing and police videos
1 year, 10 months ago

What you need to know about the Tyre Nichols killing and police videos

LA Times  

An image provided by WREG-TV Channel 3 in Memphis shows Rodney Wells, center, beside of a photo of his stepson Tyre Nichols in a hospital bed. Attorney Antonio Romanucci — who had seen portions of the police body-camera video before its public release — said Nichols asked why he was being pulled over during the initial stop. The police officers …

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Memphis special police unit accused in Tyre Nichols’ death faces scrutiny
1 year, 10 months ago

Memphis special police unit accused in Tyre Nichols’ death faces scrutiny

CNN  

Washington CNN — All five of the former Memphis police officers charged with murder in the beating of Tyre Nichols were members of a recently created unit that was tasked with tackling rising crime in the city. And on Saturday – less than a day after video of SCORPION members beating Nichols was released to the public – the Memphis …

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